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🪔 Festive offers may look tempting, but beware of the hidden sparks of cyber fraud!

⚠️ Scammers often use fake discounts, festive deals and phishing links to steal your personal and financial information.

✅ Always verify the authenticity of a website or offer before clicking on links or making payments.

🔐 This #Diwali, let your celebrations sparkle, not your personal data fall into the wrong hands.

Think before you click. Verify before you pay.

#PIBFactCheck #CyberSafeDiwali

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🚨 Beware of Fake Claims!

A message being circulated on WhatsApp and other social media platforms falsely claims that the RBI has announced new cheque book rules, coming into effect from January 1, 2027.

#PIBFactCheck:

❌ The claim is FAKE.

✅ The @RBI has made NO such announcement.

ℹ️ Verify information through official sources and do not share or forward unverified claims.

[ReserveBankOfIndia @RBI]

It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that a message is circulating on social media claiming that the standard Cheque Truncation System (CTS) cheque books currently in use will change from December 31, 2026 and the new cheque books featuring updated security standards will come into effect from January 1, 2027.

It is clarified that at present Reserve Bank of India is not introducing any such measures with regard to the CTS cheque books. As such, the message is factually incorrect and misleading.

Members of public are requested to rely only on the information published by RBI from time to time in such matters.

[MEA FactCheck @MEAFactCheck]

This post is misleading. It is a normal practice in the US for Embassies and other entities to hire a lobby firm. Indian Embassy in Washington DC has hired such firms since 1948. These details are available in the public domain. In so far the filing done by Mercury Public Affairs LLC is concerned, it clearly mentions that they only disseminated the post on X.

[ReserveBankOfIndia @RBI]

It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that a message is circulating on social media claiming that the standard Cheque Truncation System (CTS) cheque books currently in use will change from December 31, 2026 and the new cheque books featuring updated security standards will come into effect from January 1, 2027.

It is clarified that at present Reserve Bank of India is not introducing any such measures with regard to the CTS cheque books. As such, the message is factually incorrect and misleading.

Members of public are requested to rely only on the information published by RBI from time to time in such matters.

[INDIAN ARMY FACT CHECK @MythbusterXX]

🚨 Coordinated Inauthentic Behaviour Exposed

❌ Several suspected Pak-sponsored social media accounts are circulating misleading claims that Chinese forces have severely defeated Indian troops, advanced nearly 50 km into Arunachal Pradesh and established PLA control over Indian territory.

✅ These false claims are being amplified in a coordinated manner to promote a misleading anti-Indian Army narrative.

📍 @GoI_MeitY: The following 6 handles have been identified as circulating the same content between 1506 hrs on 06 November 2026 and 0146 hrs on 07 November 2026:
@SongWeilonzob1, @letmehandleyou1, @_Finding_sarah, @DarkReal09, @War_Updates5 and @sumit_sarkr.

♻️ Disinformation Pattern: Fabricated Military Defeat + Exaggerated Territorial Incursion + Unsubstantiated PLA Control Claims = Misleading Anti-Indian Army Narrative.

⚠️ Always verify border-related claims through credible and official sources before sharing.

#IndianArmy
#ArunachalPradesh
#FactCheckIndia
#CognitiveCitizen
@adgpi
@easterncomd
@PIBFactCheck
@GoI_MeitY
@SpokespersonMoD

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🪔 This Diwali, let’s illuminate our digital spaces with facts and verified information.

❌ Don't let fake news dim the light of truth.

✅ Verify before you share. Choose facts over rumours.

✨ Celebrate responsibly. Spread awareness, not misinformation.

#PIBFactCheck #CyberSafeDiwali

[PIB Fact Check @PIBFactCheck]

🪔 इस दिवाली, खुशियां बांटें… OTP नहीं!

Fake offers and suspicious links can cost you more than you expect.

Pause. Verify. Then Click.

#PIBFactCheck

[DoT India @DoT_India]

अनजान कॉल पर भरोसा करने से पहले रुकें और सोचें, क्योंकि आपकी सतर्कता ही आपकी सुरक्षा है।

#FakeParcelScam #CyberSafety #CyberFraud #SancharSaathi #DoT

@JM_Scindia @PemmasaniOnX @PIB_India @pib_comm @DDNewslive

[CyberDost I4C @Cyberdost]

An advisory issued by I4C warns about AI-assisted cyber attacks targeting Banks, NBFCs and FinTech platforms through unpatched software and poorly secured systems.

Such attacks can lead to unauthorised transactions, customer data theft and misuse of mule accounts to transfer stolen funds.

Financial institutions are advised to strengthen security systems, monitor suspicious transactions, verify beneficiaries and report cyber incidents within the prescribed timelines.

📄 Read the complete advisory: https://t.co/56O2UENCd9

#CyberDost #CyberAdvisory #AICyberAttacks #FinancialFraud #CyberSecurity #BankingSecurity @mygovindia @MyGovHindi @_DigitalIndia

[PIB Fact Check @PIBFactCheck]

🪔 Be Scam-Safe This Diwali!

Keep your wallet closed for too-good-to-be-true cashback offers and fake payment link traps!

This Diwali, spread light, share smiles and keep your money safe.

Pause. Rethink. Verify before you hit SEND!

Celebrate wisely. Stay scam-safe. ✨

#PIBFactCheck #CyberSafeDiwali

[CyberDost I4C @Cyberdost]

Celebrate Cyber Jagrukta Diwas by taking the pledge, participating in polls, joining the creative Reel contest, or testing your knowledge with the Quiz!

🔗 Pledge: https://t.co/TnAXDHctKK

🔗 Reel contest: https://t.co/SLb0HhuVf6

🔗 Poll: https://t.co/HPp28WCGwA

🔗 Quiz: https://t.co/xHk87MCzok

#CyberDost #Cybercrime #MyGov #CyberSecurity #Contest @mygovindia @MyGovHindi @_DigitalIndia

[CyberDost I4C @Cyberdost]

A threatening video call, a serious crime allegation, and an urgent demand for money point to one familiar trap: Digital Arrest Scam

[Ministry of MSME @minmsme]

🚨 PUBLIC ALERT | BEWARE OF FAKE RECRUITMENT ADS!

Fake recruitment advertisements and websites are circulating in the name of KRDP, Ministry of MSME.

⚠️ Do not click suspicious links.
⚠️ Do not share personal details or documents.
⚠️ Do not make any payments.

Stay Alert. Stay Safe. Verify Before You Trust.

Issued in Public Interest.

#PublicAlert #FakeRecruitment #KVIC #MSME #StaySafe

@jitanrmanjhi @ShobhaBJP

[DoT India @DoT_India]

Don't believe the myth!

Your SIM card is linked to your identity, and its misuse in cyber fraud can put you at legal risk.

Never hand over your SIM card to anyone for money or personal benefit. Stay alert, stay informed and spread awareness to prevent SIM-related cybercrime.

Your SIM, Your Identity, Your Responsibility!

#MythVsFact #SIMCardSafety #DoT #SancharSaathi #SIMMuling

@JM_Scindia @PemmasaniOnX @PIB_India @pib_comm @DDNewslive

[MEA FactCheck @MEAFactCheck]

Fake Alert!!! 🚨🚨🚨

The video of the Russian Foreign Minister being used in this post is fake!

[PIB Fact Check @PIBFactCheck]

⚠️ DISINFORMATION ALERT!

A digitally manipulated video of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, is being circulated online along with a fabricated claim that he made remarks about his alleged exchange with the Foreign Minister of Russia.

❌This claim is Fake and the video has been altered.

✅ EAM @DrSJaishankar DID NOT make any such remark.

💡Do not fall for misleading claims. Verify before sharing.

[MEA FactCheck @MEAFactCheck]

Fake Alert!!! 🚨🚨🚨

We caution against such malicious posts on social media platforms!

[PIB Fact Check @PIBFactCheck]

🚨 Beware of False Claims!

A message being circulated on WhatsApp claims that the RBI has announced that new ₹10, ₹20 and ₹50 denomination banknotes may not be available in sufficient quantities ahead of Diwali.

#PIBFactCheck:

❌ The claim is FAKE.

✅ The @RBI has made NO such announcement regarding the availability of small denomination banknotes.

ℹ️ Verify information through official sources and do not share unverified claims.

[PIB Fact Check @PIBFactCheck]

❌The claim is FALSE and misleading.

🔸Citizens are advised to verify information through official sources and refrain from sharing misleading content.

💡If you come across any suspicious content related to the Central Government, flag it to @PIBFactCheck

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DISINFORMATION ALERT

🚨 A video shared by X handle @Anushitiwari22 is circulating on social media with the claim people have been injured and killed in Delhi Police firing.

#PIBFactCheck

❌The claim is FALSE and misleading.

✅The video is being shared with the intention to mislead and spread disinformation.

✅The video is related to a protest by garment workers in Bangladesh and has no connection to any incident involving Delhi Police.

Do not fall for misleading claims. Verify before sharing.

[PIB Fact Check @PIBFactCheck]

DISINFORMATION ALERT

🚨 A video shared by X handle @Anushitiwari22 is circulating on social media with the claim people have been injured and killed in Delhi Police firing.

#PIBFactCheck

❌The claim is FALSE and misleading.

✅The video is being shared with the intention to mislead and spread disinformation.

✅The video is related to a protest by garment workers in Bangladesh and has no connection to any incident involving Delhi Police.

Do not fall for misleading claims. Verify before sharing.

[Delhi Police @DelhiPolice]

Please refrain from spreading fake news. The video shared in this post originates from Bangladesh and has no connection to ongoing events in Delhi. Disseminating malicious misinformation is a punishable offence under cyber laws and penal codes, and appropriate legal action will be initiated against violators.